How to get active outdoors
Walking
We all know that walking is good for you, after all it’s good for your heart, your head and your wallet as well as being for anyone of any age and fitness level.
You’ll find plenty of opportunities to get walking in Central Bedfordshire to get you and your family moving more.
Getting started
It is recommended that people exercise for at least 30 minutes a day but if you are new to walking you might want to try starting with 10 minutes and build up when you feel more comfortable.
Make sure you have suitable footwear, clothing that is comfortable and check the weather! Waterproofs for the good old English weather but on the odd occasion we get the sun, make sure you have sun protection and plenty of water.
Wellbeing walks
Wellbeing walks are regular, led, walks which are free and open to all; although aimed particularly at people who are presently doing little or no exercise.
Visit Beds RCC's website to find local walks near you.
Circular walks available in Central Bedfordshire
Outdoor exercise classes
We usually run a number of outdoor sessions, in line with government guidelines, to encourage and help people to get fit and active. These are for all abilities, as the exercise can be modified by the instructor. All sessions are free of charge.
Biggleswade – Buggy Fitness
Day: Thursdays
Class: Buggy Fitness
Time: 1pm to 2pm
Location: Eagle Farm Recreation Ground
Book online for Buggy Fitness in Biggleswade
Dunstable
Day: Wednesdays
Class: Walking Football
Time: 1pm to 2pm
Location: Bedfordshire FA 4G Pitch, Dunstable
Book online for Walking Football in Dunstable
Houghton Regis
Day: Mondays
Class: Outdoor bootcamp
Time: 7pm to 8pm
Location: Moore Crescent Open Space, Houghton Regis, LU5 5GZ
Book online for Outdoor Bootcamp in Houghton Regis
Leighton Buzzard
Day: Thursdays
Class: Walking Football
Time: 6pm to 7pm
Location: Bryants Lane Sports Ground, Bryants Lane, Heath & Reach. Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9LD
Book online for Walking Football in Heath and Reach
Leighton Buzzard – Buggy Fitness
Day: Wednesdays
Class: Buggy Fitness
Time: 1pm to 2pm
Location: Astral Park Sports & Community Centre
Book online for Buggy Fitness in Leighton Buzzard
Potton
Day: Mondays
Class: Outdoor Buggy Fitness
Time: 9:15am to 10:15am
Location: The Barns Fitness Studio, Potton
Book online for Outdoor Buggy Fitness in Potton
Day: Tuesdays
Upper Caldecote – Walking Football
Class: Walking Football
Time: 2pm to 3pm
Location: Caldecote Playing Fields Association